An ongoing exploration that is grounded in culture & the historical context, leading to a deeper understanding of the strengths & needs, informing a plan for growth & development.
The process of identifying, describing, and analyzing strengths and problems and then testing, implementing, learning from, and revising solutions. It relies on an organizational culture that is proactive and supports continuous learning. CQI is firmly grounded in the overall mission, vision, and values of the agency. It is dependent upon the active inclusion and participation of staff at all levels of the agency, children, youth, families, and stakeholders throughout the process.
Authentic partnering with families, sharing power in decision-making & goal development. It involves humility, open communication, and honoring culture so that strengths are acknowledged & needs can be met.
Researched structures & strategies to support sustainable interventions to improve outcomes. It focuses on Organizational Readiness Building, Continuous Quality Improvement, Workforce Development & Partner Engagement.
Leadership is learning your way into the solution and mobilizing others in the organization to develop the solution. It is helping people through loss to achieve meaningful change, having an inspiring vision, a focus on results, process & relationships. It is collaborating, creating a pathway, facilitating agreement, coaching for performance & celebrating accomplishments!
To create the conditions to implement your vision you need a healthy organization that is built on trust. Often repair work is necessary to build trusting relationships & team cohesion.
We collaborate & partner with families, tribes, communities & other professionals in a culturally responsive way to develop innovative ideas that are based in culture & facilitate healing.
